2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
447
TD
2
INT
2
YDS
36
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
A 2022 third-round pick by Atlanta, Ridder was traded to the Cardinals as part of the Falcons' offseason purge. Ridder played 19 games in two seasons for the Falcons and did little of note, other than to prove he wasn't the QB of the future. His numbers were mostly middle of the pack last year, but in his two seasons in Atlanta he totaled the same numbers of turnovers as rush/pass TDs (19). Ridder lost a summer competition with Clayton Tune for the backup QB job in Arizona. Read Past Outlooks
Throws two picks on MNF
Ridder completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing five times for 28 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Ridder got a spot start in place of injured starter Aidan O'Connell (knee) on Monday, squaring off against the team that drafted the backup in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old Ridder was inconsistent in his first start for Las Vegas, committing a pair of turnovers before cashing in a late garbage-time touchdown in the loss. O'Connell's injury isn't considered serious, so there's a decent chance Ridder returns to the bench for Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville.
Ridder got a spot start in place of injured starter Aidan O'Connell (knee) on Monday, squaring off against the team that drafted the backup in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old Ridder was inconsistent in his first start for Las Vegas, committing a pair of turnovers before cashing in a late garbage-time touchdown in the loss. O'Connell's injury isn't considered serious, so there's a decent chance Ridder returns to the bench for Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville.
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19.5%Avg Target Depth
7.1 YdsSack Rate
10.9%Avg Receiver YAC
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Overall QB Rating Against
95.5
Cornerbacks
94.6
Safeties
80.4
Linebackers
109.4
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Measurables Review
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How do Desmond Ridder's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
4.29 secCone Drill
7.15 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
127 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ridder started the final four games of 2022 but didn’t turn many heads -- it took until the last game before he threw a TD pass and his 6.2 YPA was 41st of 47 QBs with at least 100 attempts. In his defense, Ridder had little talent at his disposal. Tight end Kyle Pitts was lost for the season weeks earlier, and other than impressive rookie wideout Drake London, the best option was Olamide Zaccheaus. Ridder committed only two turnovers (both lost fumbles), but in addition to the feeble passing stats he averaged only 4.0 carries for 16.0 yards per game without any TDs, making him unreliable for a rushing fantasy boost. The Falcons added insurance in Taylor Heinicke, but they're saying it’s Ridder’s job to lose. Pitts is expected to return healthy, but after him and London they settled for the middling duo of Mack Hollins and Scotty Miller to replace Zaccheaus (now with Philadelphia). Moreover, the Falcons drafted RB Bijan Robinson eighth overall this year, teaming him with Tyler Allgeier in an Arthur Smith-directed offense that was second in run percentage last season (55.3).
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Getting spot start Monday
With Aidan O'Connell (knee) inactive, Ridder is slated to start Monday night's game against the Falcons, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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On track to start Monday
Ridder is expected to start Monday's contest against the Falcons with Aidan O'Connell (knee) seemingly a game-time decision, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Expected to start Week 15
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that Ridder is expected to start against the Falcons in Week 15, though the team still is waiting for updates on the health of Aidan O'Connell (knee), Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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Serviceable in emergency duty
Ridder entered Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers for Aidan O'Connell (knee) with 14:03 remaining in the fourth quarter and completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He also rushed twice for three yards and fumbled once but recovered.
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Needed in relief Sunday
Ridder completed five of 10 passes for 64 yards after replacing replacing Gardner Minshew (collarbone) during Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. Ridder added three rushing yards on one carry.
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Poised to take over as starter
Ridder is likely to start in Week 15 against the Falcons, as Aidan O'Connell exited Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
O'Connell needed an air cast and was carted off the field, suggesting he almost certainly won't be available against Atlanta and may miss the rest of the season. With Gardner Minshew on IR due to a collarbone injury, Ridder is set to take over as the starting quarterback. Ridder completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards in relief of O'Connell against Tampa Bay.
O'Connell needed an air cast and was carted off the field, suggesting he almost certainly won't be available against Atlanta and may miss the rest of the season. With Gardner Minshew on IR due to a collarbone injury, Ridder is set to take over as the starting quarterback. Ridder completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards in relief of O'Connell against Tampa Bay.